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The high demand for housing in Soweto has resulted in a backlog in title deeds and home allocations, forcing many people to live in informal settlements. As the area experiences an influx of people looking for work and housing, Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi is calling for collaboration between the government and Soweto residents to address the challenges in the human settlements sector.
The City of Cape Town’s Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department has launched the annual #YouthStart Entrepreneurial Challenge. The initiative aims to stimulate small businesses and/or ideas through skills development and innovation, contributing to job creation. ## New Challenge Categories Encourage Innovation
President Cyril Ramaphosa recently addressed the 2nd Presidential Health Summit at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg, Gauteng, reflecting on the Presidential Health Compact signed four years ago. The summit brought together stakeholders from various sectors to develop short and longterm solutions to challenges facing South Africa’s healthcare system.
The National Treasury and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) have recently gazetted a notice that grants a tax exemption for bulking payments made to former members of closed retirement funds. This notice aims to provide consistency in tax treatment, clarity, and certainty for South African taxpayers.
South Africa has been grappling with frequent power blackouts, forcing the government to seek alternative solutions to address the power crisis. In a bid to focus on the potential of renewable energy sources, Premier Alan Winde recently hosted the 9th Energy Digicon in the Western Cape province.
The construction of a new electricity switching station in Morgen Gronde, Brackenfell, is a significant step towards ensuring reliable and adequate electricity supply to the residents and businesses of Cape Town. ## Upgrading the Network
The recent escape of three suspects from a highly secure police cell raises concerns about the effectiveness of the police system in South Africa. This incident also highlights the importance of implementing proper security measures and constant vigilance in police stations.
If you’re looking for a hidden gem in the bustling area of Sea Point, look no further than the Mojo Market. This vibrant market is great for food lovers, music enthusiasts, and sports fans. Moreover, it’s open seven days a week, so you can visit at your convenience.
World Hand Hygiene Day is celebrated annually on May 5th to raise awareness of the importance of hand hygiene in preventing the spread of infections and diseases. This year’s theme emphasizes the need to reduce the spread of infection and antimicrobial resistance in healthcare settings.
The Loskop Bulk Water Supply Project is a significant initiative to address the water supply challenges experienced by communities in the Thembisile Hani Municipality and eight other villages in the Limpopo province of South Africa. The project is worth R1.67 billion and has five work packages, including laying 30 km of pipelines from Loskop Dam and constructing two water reservoirs, pump stations, and water treatment works.
Black Soldier Fly (BSF) farming is transforming the food and beverage industry in Cape Town. Maltento, a local company, is leading the way in this emerging industry, which offers significant environmental benefits and boosts the local economy. ### The Benefits of Black Soldier Fly Farming
If you’re looking for a unique and cozy dining experience in the heart of Cape Town, Kloof Street House is the place to be. Housed in a stunning Victorian building, this restaurant is a winter wonderland that will transport you back to the Gatsby era.
Looking for a delicious and authentic Middle Eastern meal in Cape Town? Look no further than Sloppy Sam. This restaurant, owned by Hooman Saffarian, has been a staple in the Cape Town food scene since 1935, with its latest incarnation in the trendy De Waterkant neighborhood.
The City of Cape Town is implementing a prepaid electricity meter software upgrade program to ensure that all prepaid meters in South Africa are updated before their expiry date in 2024. The upgrade requires the installation of new software to ensure compliance. Approximately 300,000 prepaid meters have already been updated, and the remaining 26 areas will be addressed in the coming months.
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has allocated R62 billion for the COVID19 TERS relief funds, of which KwaZuluNatal businesses received R9.2 billion. To verify that the monies were paid to workers who were meant to receive the relief funds, the “follow the money” audit was set up.
The 5th Global Conference on Biodiversity Finance, organized by the South African government and the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN), is scheduled to take place on May 9, 2023, in Cape Town, South Africa. The event will provide an opportunity for government representatives, private sector members, experts, and academics to share experiences and engage in technical discussions on biodiversity finance solutions and investments in BIOFIN countries and regions.